1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1976 Chrysler Valiant and 1976 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 405 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (362 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
Model | Valiant | TR7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2170 mm |